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Abby & Norm Group: Volume 1: The Book of Norm

Read "Volume 1: The Book of Norm" reviewed by Jack Bowers


Abby & Norm (who also answer to Mr. & Mrs. and are assistant professors of guitar at the Berklee College of Music in Boston) enclosed a nice personal note with this CD saying they would be “honored to know” what I think of it — as if what I think carries any weight or makes any difference When all is said and done, what I think or write is of no consequence whatsoever; what is important is the music and ...

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Abby & Norm Group: Volume 1: The Book Of Norm

Read "Volume 1: The Book Of Norm" reviewed by Jim Santella


It's fitting that Norman Zocher's “Til Death Do Us Part" lopes along as a loving ballad that pairs his electric guitar with Abigail Aronson's electric bass. The gospel-tinged composition finds the quartet supporting each as they speak out in a conversational style, sometimes in perfect harmony and sometimes seeing things differently. The comfortable 6/8 rhythm includes swirling brushes and gentle piano chords that accompany their stroll down the aisle. Norm and Abby, who met in Advanced Harmony class at the ...


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